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Spiral Ham with 4-01-2007 sell-buy date, how long can it remain in frig.

post #1 of 4
3/31/07 at 1:00pm
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I purchased a Spiral Ham this AM on sale for $1.59 #, when I got it home I noticed the sell-buy date is for tomorrow. Do you think it can remain in the frig until Easter, or should I pop it in the freezer until next Saturday? Keep in mind I will want left overs for sandwiches and the bone for soup afterwards. I'm not wild about frozen ham.
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post #2 of 4
3/31/07 at 1:34pm
Usually the "sell by" date means you have some time- with a cured product like ham I'd think it'd 5-7 days under refrigeration. Have a look here: Ham Handling, Safety & Storage - Knowledge - Hormel Foods
Or here: Food Product Dating
Or here: Food Product Dating and Storage Times
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post #3 of 4
3/31/07 at 1:44pm
If it is tightly sealed in its original packaging, shrink-wrapped in heavy plastic, for example, it should be all right for next week. Keep it in the coldest part of the fridge.
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post #4 of 4
4/1/07 at 11:39am
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Thanks, will do. I'll freeze any leftovers we can't eat in 24 hrs. And the bone, for some good bean soup.
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